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Project Number 613
Date of Summary September 23, 2008
Subject Development of a Training Package on the Use of Chemical Dispersants for Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Test Facility
Performing Activity S.L. Ross Environmental Research Ltd.
Principal Investigator Dr. Ken Trudel
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion July 31, 2008
Description This research project will fill an existing gap in oil spill response in the United States by providing hands on training in chemical dispersants for first responders, planners and government agencies by utilizing the unique capabilities of Ohmsett - The National Oil Spill Response Test Facility. This project will develop a chemical dispersant training course to be conducted at Ohmsett that includes practical hands-on experience with handling, safety, application, monitoring, efficacy and recovery in breaking wave environments. The contractor will develop training materials and exercises for conducting the class and will provide them to MMS in digital and hard copy formats.

The Principal Investigator is working with the Ohmsett facility staff and MMS to develop the course curriculum and training materials.

Progress The course curriculum has been submitted and approved by MMS. The PI is has submitted the initial draft of the teaching curriculum and teaching materials. MMS has provided suggested changes. The PI is developing the final instructor guide and student handbooks.

 

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